Our approach is anchored in evidence-led strategies, designed to enhance the collective impact of non-profits, grant-makers, philanthropists and impact investors.
We support non-profit and social impact organisations to effectively realise their mission through:
We deliver this work through purpose-driven and targeted projects.
Our vision is of non-profit and social impact sectors that are ever more effective in delivering positive outcomes for the people and communities they support and for the whole of society.
To elevate the role of evidence, critical thinking and analysis by non-profits, funders, investors and policymakers while celebrating the richness of multiple perspectives to enhance funding, deepen collaboration and broaden impact.
Our team fuses academic excellence, practical experience in charity governance, management and comprehensive expertise in social impact investment. This unique combination enables us to offer innovative, sustainable solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the non-profit and social impact sectors.
Our resources include links to academic papers, articles, lectures, podcasts and case studies that we have either written/led or which we find interesting and relevant to 3DI’s work.
At Three-Dimensional Impact, we use AI-assisted tools to support the quality and efficiency of our work across fundraising, philanthropy, impact evaluation, and governance.
We use AI to assist with research, analysis, and drafting, but never to replace human judgement or relationships. All outputs are reviewed by our team, and accountability always remains with us.
We do not input sensitive or identifiable client, donor, or beneficiary data into public AI tools. Our use of technology aligns with privacy standards, consent, and ethical best practice.
We are mindful of risks such as bias, over-personalisation, and inaccuracy, and we put safeguards in place to mitigate them. If we cannot clearly explain how a tool is used, we do not use it.
Our focus is simple: using technology to strengthen trust, not undermine it.
We work with organisations across the non-profit, healthcare, and international development sectors, supporting strategy, governance, research, and philanthropic growth.
3DI engaged with professionalism and a collaborative approach. Their work helped BRAC Europe think through a complex brief, bringing an evidence-based perspective that contributed to our strategic thinking. Caro and Llorenc were committed thought partners throughout the engagement.
Welcome to Impact Matters, the blog by Three Dimensional Impact. Here, we delve into the critical issues shaping philanthropy, social and impact investing, and evidence-based evaluation. Each month, we share thoughtful analysis, practical advice, and stories that inspire meaningful action. Designed for funders, non-profits, and impact-driven organisations, Impact Matters offers insights to help amplify your efforts and drive measurable, sustainable change.
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Caroline Greenhalgh Phd The UK’s overstretched public services and worsening fiscal crisis call for a fundamental reconsideration of philanthropic priorities. The closure of Age Concern
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